Blaze Audio PowerZone™ Connect 1U Series Technical Data Sheet
2/4/8-channel full matrix DSP power amplifiers
PowerZone™ Connect 1U series
The PowerZone™ Connect 1U series is a line of DSP-enabled Class-D amplifiers designed to make system installers' lives easier, offering unparalleled reliability and efficiency, along with exceptional system configuration. The amplifiers have built-in Wireless-Access-Point (WAP) for simple connection and easy system setup via Wi-Fi, with select models offering compatibility with Audinate Dante® AoIP networks and installations.
Key Features:
- Compact form factor
- Full-matrix DSP configuration via PowerZone™ Control web app (built-in)
- Hybrid power distribution in both Lo-Z and Hi-Z
- Powered by Pascal UMAC™ Class-D technology
- Flexible power sharing across output channels
- S/PDIF digital input/output
- Audinate Dante® AoIP compatibility (selected models)
- Configurable GPIO
- ErP and Energy Star compliant
- UL listed audio equipment
- URECT™ universal power supply with PFC
- 5 Year warranty
APPLICATIONS
- Bars and Cafes
- Restaurants & Dining
- Retail stores
- Fitness centres
- Hotels and Education Sites
- Corporate, Government & Enterprise
- House of Worship
WEB APP
Our web app, PowerZone™ Control, is the most versatile DSP controller available for configuring audio/voice systems in locations requiring multi-zone audio set up with multiple mic talk overs.
PowerZone™ Control facilitates effortless customization of even the most detailed audio/voice systems and management of multiple DSP configurations and tuning features, such as multi-zone setup, input mixing, priority and ducking, restriction, input and output EQ, S/PDIF output routing, high-pass filter, speaker management and presets, delay, Wall-S1 controller configuration, Sine generator, and much more.
PowerZone™ Control caters to the demanding requirements of advanced system installs in locations such as retail stores, restaurants, hotels, educational facilities, theatres, bars, cafes, fitness locations, vast hospitality spaces, and spaces with multiple meeting/conference rooms.
PowerZone™ Control is embedded in our PowerZone™ Connect DSP amplifiers, and can be accessed from any device and browser via the PowerZone™ Connect built-in Wireless-Access-Point or RJ45 network port.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | PowerZone™ Connect 122/122D | PowerZone™ Connect 252 | PowerZone™ Connect 254 | PowerZone™ Connect 504/504D | PowerZone™ Connect 508 | PowerZone™ Connect 1008/1008D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total System Power | 125 W | 250 W | 250 W | 500 W | 500 W | 1000 W |
| Output Power @ 4/8 Ω | 2 x 60 W | 2 x 125 W | 4 x 60 W | 4 x 125 W | 8 x 60 W | 8 x 125 W |
| Output Power @ 70/100V* | 1 x 125 W | 1 x 250 W | 2 x 125 W | 2 x 250 W | 4 x 125 W | 4 x 250 W |
| Powershare (up to) Across channels | 1 x 125 W | 1 x 250 W | 1 x 250 W | 2 x 250 W** | 2 x 250 W*** | 4 x 250 W**** |
| Power Consumption | 75 W | 75 W | 75 W | 150 W | 150 W | 300 W |
| Dimensions | 44 x 220 x 213mm (1.7 x 8.7 x 8.4 in) | 44 x 220 x 213 mm (1.7 x 8.7 x 8.4 in) | 44 x 220 x 319 mm (1.7 x 8.7 x 12.6 in) | 44 x 220 x 319 mm (1.7 x 8.7 x 12.6 in) | 44x440x319 mm (1.7 x 17.3 x 12.6 in) | 44 x 440 x 319 mm (1.7 x 17.3 x 12.6 in) |
| Weight | 2 kg (4.4 lbs) | 2 kg (4.4 lbs) | 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) | 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) | 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) | 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) |
| Output Circuitry | UMAC™ Class D - full bandwidth PWM modulator with ultra-low distortion | |||||
| Output Voltage | 45 Vrms (S.E) - 70 / 100 V (Hi-Z) | |||||
| Signal To Noise Ratio | > 106 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω load) | |||||
| THD+N (typical) | < 0.05% (20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω load, 3 dB below rated power) | |||||
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-0.25 dB (8 Ω load, 3 dB below rated power) | |||||
| Protection Circuits | Short circuit -, DC -, Undervoltage -, Temperature - and Overload protection | |||||
| Power Supply | URECT™ universal mains switch mode power supply with Power Factor Correction (PFC) and standby converter | |||||
| Operating temperature | 0-40° C | |||||
| Operating Voltage/ Frequency | Universal Mains, 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz - 60 Hz | |||||
| Standby Consumption | < 0.5 W | |||||
| Accessories | 2 x Rack ears 1 x ½ rack plate extension 2 x ½ rack mounting plates 2 x Rear supports | 2 x Rack ears (fitted) 2 x Rear supports | ||||
| Options | Audinate Dante® AoIP compatibility: Ultimo® Chip 4x4, 2 flows rx/tx (PowerZone™ Connect 122D/504D/1008D only) | |||||
*100 V line mode is @ -1 dB (≈ 90 V)
**PowerZone™ Connect 504: 250 W across ch 1/2 and 250 W across ch 3/4
***PowerZone™ Connect 508: 250 W across ch 1/2/3/4 and 250 W across ch 5/6/7/8
****PowerZone™ Connect 1008: 250 W across ch 1/2, 250 W across ch 3/4, 250 W across ch 5/6, 250 W across ch 7/8
Diagrams
2-channel PowerZone™ Connect 122/122D & 252
4-channel PowerZone™ Connect 254 & 504/504D
8-channel PowerZone™ Connect 508 & 1008/1008D
DIMENSIONS
HEAT DISSIPATION
| PowerZone™ Connect | Load [Ohm] | Pin [W] | Pout [W] 1/8th Full Power | Efficiency [%] | Thermal Loss [W] | Thermal Loss [BTU/h] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122/122D | 4 | 32.8 | 15 | 45.7 | 17.8 | 61 |
| 252 | 4 | 54.1 | 31.25 | 57.8 | 22.85 | 78 |
| 254 | 4 | 58.7 | 30 | 51.1 | 28.7 | 98 |
| 504/504D | 4 | 107 | 62.5 | 58.6 | 44.5 | 152 |
| 508 | 4 | 97.3 | 60 | 61.9 | 37.3 | 127 |
| 1008/1008D | 4 | 200 | 125 | 62.5 | 75 | 256 |
